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KZKolmården Zoo
Kolmården ZooZoo & Theme Park

Area Manager for Safari Europe & Africa

Location

Kolmarden, Sweden

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

5+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

5d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

As Area Manager for Safari Europe & Africa at Kolmården Zoo, you will lead a unique operation focused on animal welfare, employee engagement, and memorable guest experiences. This role combines operational leadership with budget responsibility, business development, and team management in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

As Area Manager for Safari Europe & Africa, you are responsible for an operation where animal welfare, committed employees and memorable guest experiences go hand in hand. Here you will combine operational leadership with business development, collaboration and a fast pace – in an environment where no two days are the same.


About the role

As Area Manager, you have overall responsibility for Safari Europe and Safari Africa. You lead the operational activities with responsibility for budget, results and development, while creating the conditions for committed employees, high animal welfare and world-class guest experiences. You are a visible and present leader who builds strong teams and drives the business forward. You report to the COO for Animals, Research and Education.


In addition to this, you also ensure the right staffing, good safety work and a good working environment with a strong focus on safety routines and follow-up.


You will lead two direct reporting Shift Managers and a team of six permanent employees. During the high season, the business is expanded by approximately six seasonal employees. You will work closely with the COO, other Area Managers and other key functions in the park.


Who we are looking for

You are a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. You are driven by developing both people and the business and see clear communication as an essential part of your leadership.


We are looking for someone who has:

  • Several years of experience in operational leadership with responsibility for operations, budget and results, as well as leading other leaders.

  • Experience in leading, coaching, recruiting and developing employees and leaders.

  • Experience in operational management, resource planning and business development.

  • Experience in developing guest experience and employee engagement supported by relevant key metrics.

  • Several years of experience in animal care and animal husbandry.

  • High school education in animal husbandry, animal care, hospitality, tourism or equivalent experience.

It is an advantage if you have:

  • Post-secondary education in leadership, management, business administration or equivalent.

  • Further education or certifications in leadership or operations management.

To succeed and thrive in the role, we believe you:

  • Is a confident and proactive leader.

  • Has a strong guest focus.

  • Builds good relationships and strong teams.

  • Is a clear cultural carrier.

  • Sees the interaction between animal welfare and guest experience.

  • Is solution-oriented and believes, just like us, that

Updated 5d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Operational Leadership • 1+ yrs
Budget Management • 1+ yrs
Business Development • 1+ yrs
Team Building • 1+ yrs
Resource Planning • 1+ yrs
Guest Experience Development • 1+ yrs
Animal Welfare & Care • 1+ yrs
Employee Development • 1+ yrs

Experience

5+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationKolmarden, Sweden
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalMedium5/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh9/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Kolmården Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Kolmarden, Sweden

Kolmården Zoo, overlooking Bråviken, is the largest zoo in the Nordic region, offering experiences for all ages including roller coasters, Bamse Värld, spas, and conference facilities. It serves as an educational resource for Swedish schools and is a member of the Swedish Zoo Association and international industry organizations EAZA, WAZA, and IUCN. Kolmården is part of Parks and Resorts, the Nordic region's leading player in the experience industry, which also includes Gröna Lund, Skara Sommarland, and Furuvik. Parks and Resorts is a family business that reinvests all surpluses into business development.

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Area Manager for Safari Europe & Africa

Kolmarden, SwedenFull Time